Is there a chance for this little one?

Swissmiss989

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I bought eggs from the BYC auctions (great sellers btw) and I had them shipped. When received a few had the air sacks moving in them. I put DOA on them and stuck them in the incubater (just in case). All but one didnt change. I removed them and examined the odd ball. To my surprise this little guy started growing but the air sack still floats around in the egg. We are on day 10. I have not turned this egg in hopes the air sack would set, but it hasn't. What are my odds of keeping this one alive and maybe a full hatching? Is there anything I can do to help it? Lock down is quickly approaching any advice would be great!
 
Yikes! Good luck! I do remember reading while I was hatching that it is possible for them to hatch so I hope so! Hopefully a pro will come along. I feel like I remember something about orienting the egg so that it's in the best spot for them to hopefully pip into the sac, but I can't remember well enough to help. Maybe do a search for it? Good luck!!!
 
I have a bunch of muscovy eggs with detached and bubbly air cells (also shipped).. personally so long as the yolk is good I don't worry about detached air cells any more..
I have never had one reattach like they say they will if you let them set for a few days without turning..
so now I just set the eggs the day they arrive and don't worry about it any more..

the only thing I would suggest is when you set them be sure that you use a turner or egg cartons where the pointy end will be down.. i think your hatching rates would be better doing it that way than if you laid them on their sides
 
As far as turning the egg, it's imperative. I think a 30 degree side to side is okay to do instead of a full fledged 180 manual turn. Cut off about a 1-2 inch section of toilet paper/paper towel roll and place the egg big side up. Then turn it like a clock at a 30 degree angle every 8 hours or so placing the big end toward the 12 o'clock, then 3 and 6 and 9, etc. This way you can keep up with which position is next while causing minimal disruption of the air cell. I've had some success with this method.
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